Many accidents in California are caused by defective equipment in a vehicle. While automakers may sometimes be to blame for such defects, others are simply caused by a lack of maintenance on the owner's part. The latter includes bad brakes, bald tires and defective...
Rear-end accidents are dangerous for anyone in virtually any vehicle. Much of the risk comes from the fact that the lead driver cannot take any action to avoid the crash. They may never see it coming or, if they do, they may be in a position -- sitting in traffic at a...
You can get badly injured in an accident no matter what type of vehicle you drive. While some vehicles are safer than others -- many drivers prefer large pickup trucks because their height and mass make them feel safe -- there is always a risk of injury in a wreck....
Every 5.4 minutes in the U.S., there is a motor vehicle accident in a highway work zone. Drivers in California may follow the reduced speed limit, but they will still be at a high risk for a crash themselves if they are distractedly navigating the narrow lanes. A...
When a heavy big-rig, 18-wheeler, semi or tractor-trailer truck is involved in an accident, the injuries may be severe or fatal. There are several possible causes for truck accidents, which may include poor vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue, drug use, reckless or...
Car crash victims in California are encouraged to wait until they know the extent of their injuries before they settle their claim and sign a release of liability form with the other side's insurance company. The reason is that some injuries will take several days or...
It is now a month since the sad death of a 15-year-old girl in a bicycle accident in San Jose. Initial reports suggest that she rode through a red light. It can be tempting when cycling to skip the red lights, but as seen in this case, it is not a safe thing to do....
From the outside, it feels pretty simple: Drivers and cyclists should share the road. They have very different vehicles, but they both have a right to the road, and they should work together to make sure that everyone is safe. Unfortunately, it’s often not nearly that...
Teen drivers in California and across the U.S. are at a high risk for crashing, and that risk can go up a startling 44% when a peer is riding with them. This is according to a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Parents should be aware that teen drivers...
Auto accidents in California can happen for various reasons. In the current environment, some of the most common causes are distracted driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While distraction is often believed to be due to cellphone use, other...